Art Teacher, K-4

About the role

Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen our school community by investing students and families in our shared values (Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect).
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students by implementing Tapestry's approach to social emotional learning and restorative practices.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by building strong relationships; establishing and enforcing classroom and school norms; and implementing intentional systems and routines that maximize learning.
• Encourage parent and community involvement by keeping families informed of classroom activities and units of study and by promptly returning phone calls and emails from families.
• Conduct Student Led Conferences twice per year to ensure strong relationships with families and intentional communication about the progress of each of our students.
• Attend and participate in school events to help build strong trusting relationships with students and families.
• Intellectually prepare to deliver high-quality lessons to students by analyzing appropriate resources (such as the school's curriculum) and collaborating with their coach.
• Utilize data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction.
• Adjust instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of students, including by adjusting to different student learning styles and to support all students to attain mastery of grade level standards.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Attend all required campus meetings and coach meetings to ensure the implementation of an effective instructional program for our students and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A commitment to exemplifying Tapestry's core values (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility).
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, school environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, best practices in the areas of elementary education.
• Familiarity with the Expeditionary Learning model.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Proficient in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel.